Melancholy 20P (72.7×53cm) Made by Matabei Goto
The painting depicts a man, and his facial expression gives the impression of deep thought and inner conflict.
A small bird is perched on top of his head, and this bird seems to nestle into the man's loneliness and comfort him. The presence of small birds symbolizes a little encouragement and sympathy from the natural world, adding a warm feeling to the work.
In the background, a quiet seashore is depicted with a shining full moon, and small boats and people can also be seen. The full moon is reflected on the water surface, creating a mystical atmosphere. This night view harmonizes with the man's emotions and brings tranquility and mystery to the work.
This work captures an introspective moment, beautifully depicting the depth of emotion and the stillness of nature.
1925 Born in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture
1943 Studied at Pacific Art School
1955 First solo exhibition at Yoseido Gallery (Ginza, Tokyo) , 56,57
1957 Solo exhibition at Hagurodo Gallery (Ginza, Tokyo) and Form Gallery (Ginza, Tokyo)
Solo exhibition at Gambs Gallery San Francisco
1958 Solo exhibition at Ichinomiya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Aichi), Petite Galerie NY , Central Gallery NY, Columbia State Museum of Art
Solo exhibitions at Form Gallery (Ginza, Tokyo) and Toyota Building Gallery (Nagoya)
1959 Solo exhibition “Paradise Lost” Form Gallery (Ginza, Tokyo), Invited work to the Houston Museum of Art
1960 Solo exhibition at Shinobazu Gallery (Tokyo) , 61, 62 , works invited to Mary Washington University, works invited to the American Watercolor Society Exhibition
1962 Invited works to Mary Washington University, works invited to the American Watercolor Society exhibition, works invited to the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society exhibition, solo exhibition at Nessler Gallery New York, solo exhibition at Raymond Burr Gallery Hollywood, exhibited at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, exhibited at the Washington Watercolor Society Exhibition ( * Rembrandt Special Award), Solo exhibition at Fine Gallery Chicago, Solo exhibition at Silver Gallery Santa Barbara
1963 Solo exhibition at Fujii Gallery (Tokyo), Solo exhibition at Imai Gallery (Kobe) , 65, 67
1964 Solo exhibition at Nichido Gallery (Nagoya) , 66 , Solo exhibition at Hiiragi Gallery (Tokyo)
1965 Exhibited at Shinobazu Gallery (Tokyo) "Circular Tableau" exhibition, Tokyo Bunka Gallery (Tokyo) New Works exhibition, Ginza Gallery (Tokyo) "Art Brake" exhibition
1966 Solo exhibition at Chugu Gallery (Osaka)
1967 Solo exhibition at Miyuki Gallery (Tokyo) , 68
1968 Solo exhibition at Yamagata Matsuzakaya (Yamagata)
1969 Solo exhibition at Isetan (Tokyo), Solo exhibition at Yamaki Bijutsu (Osaka) , 75, 77, 84
1970 Gallery Yamaki (Tokyo) “Exe Homo” Exhibition
" M. Goto Copperplate Print Collection" published by Galerie Dür
1971 Rose Gallery “Etching” Exhibition
1972 Rose Gallery "Human Love and Loneliness" Exhibition
Rose Gallery “World of Miniatures” Exhibition
1973: Rose Gallery “Neighbors and Unforgettable People” Exhibition
Rose Gallery “Oil Paintings, Watercolors, Watercolor Drawings” Exhibition
1974 Nichido Gallery (Nagoya) "Space" Exhibition * Submitted every year until the 10th exhibition in 1983
1975 Goto Matabei 1950-1975 Exhibition Yamaki Gallery ( Osaka )
1976 Solo exhibition at Rose Gallery , 77
“Goto Matabei Copperplate Print Collection” published by Nichido Gallery (Nagoya)
1978 Rose Gallery “Daily Bread for Us Today” Exhibition
1979 Rose Gallery "Serial War" Exhibition
1980 Rose Gallery “Series of Comedians” Exhibition
Illustration for Teizo Kikuchi's poetry collection "The Lonely Alien"
1982 Rose Gallery “The World of Matabei Goto” Exhibition
1984 Solo exhibition at Yamaki Art (Osaka)
1985 Rose Gallery "Ruzan - Encounter with Paper" Exhibition
1990 Memories Gallery (Nagoya) 5 -person contemporary art exhibition
1994 Rose Gallery New Works Exhibition “Hunter of Aporia”
1996 Rose Gallery / Gallery Rupo "Goto Matabei Hometown" Exhibition
2001 Rose Gallery “Beyond the Century” Exhibition
Died in 2002 at the age of 77
2003 Yamaki Art (Osaka) Matabei Goto Posthumous Works Exhibition
2008 Nichido Gallery (Nagoya) Matabei Goto Posthumous Exhibition
2012 Kiyosu City Haruhi Museum of Art (Aichi) Collection Exhibition
2020 Rose Gallery Reiwa Goto Matabei Exhibition
2022 Rose Gallery Goto Matabei Retrospective Exhibition